What Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital does

Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, full-service companion animal veterinary hospital operating from a single location at 1525 Charlotte Way, Gardnerville, Nevada. Founded in 1955 by Dr. Keith Cornforth, the hospital has served the Carson Valley and surrounding northern Nevada communities for over 70 years and is currently led by Managing DVMs and co-owners Dr. Cameron Ross and Dr. Jim Nelson. It operates as part of the National Veterinary Associates (NVA) network of veterinary hospitals and clinics.

The hospital offers a comprehensive service portfolio spanning wellness and preventive care, vaccinations, parasite control, dentistry, and full in-house plus online pharmacy distribution. Diagnostic capabilities include CT scanning, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, EKG, and laboratory services. Surgical offerings cover soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic, and spay/neuter procedures. Specialty medical services include cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, and urology, alongside reproduction services (artificial insemination, fertility testing, labor and delivery), domestic and international travel certificates, and end-of-life care (euthanasia, cremation). Equipment includes a CT scanner, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and laparoscopy systems.

The business model is direct-to-consumer professional services with pricing on a quote / pay-as-you-go basis. The hospital accepts Care Credit and Scratch Pay for financing and operates seven days a week with same-day urgent appointments and after-hours availability starting at 6pm. Customer segments span standard household pets (dogs and cats) as the primary base, with secondary segments in exotic pets and a small livestock offering. Marketing is conducted through the hospital website, phone-based appointment scheduling, the online pharmacy, and the NVA parent network. AAHA accreditation, evaluated against approximately 900 standards every three years, is the primary regulatory and quality credential.

Name

Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital

Legal name

Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital

Website

https://carsonvalleyvet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, full-service companion animal veterinary hospital in Gardnerville, Nevada, serving pet owners across the Carson Valley region with preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, specialty, and pharmacy services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

General Practice Veterinary Clinics (Wellness & Primary Care) (HLAMAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER) (HLAMAAAD), Veterinary Imaging Centers (Radiology, Ultrasound, CT/MRI) (HLAMADAH), Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD), Veterinary Imaging, Surgery & Specialty Referral Centers (AFAEANAG)

Keywords

• Companion animal care
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Pet surgery services
• Preventive wellness care
• Emergency veterinary care

Headquarters

HQ city

Minden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Services: Professional veterinary medical services including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, emergency care, and specialty services. Revenue generated through consultation fees, procedure fees, and treatment charges.
2. Pharmacy and Product Sales: Sale of medications, preventatives, and prescription pet foods through both in-house pharmacy and online store (shop.carsonvalleyvet.com).
3. Emergency and After-Hours Services: Same-day urgent appointments and after-hour appointments (starting at 6pm) available at additional fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital is a full-service AAHA-accredited companion animal veterinary hospital offering comprehensive pet healthcare including wellness exams, vaccinations, dentistry, advanced diagnostic imaging (CT, radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, EKG), surgery (soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic, spay/neuter), specialty medicine (cardiology, oncology, neurology), reproduction services, travel health certificates, end-of-life care, and pharmacy services through both in-house and online channels.

Product overview

Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital is a full-service AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital offering comprehensive pet healthcare services. The practice provides a unified portfolio of services including wellness and preventive care, vaccinations, dentistry, diagnostic imaging (CT scan, radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, EKG, laboratory services), surgery (soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic, spay/neuter), specialty medical services (cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, urology), reproduction services (artificial insemination, fertility testing, labor & delivery), travel certificates (domestic and international health certificates), end-of-life care (euthanasia, cremation), and pharmacy services (in-house and online). The hospital operates with emergency care capabilities and same-day urgent appointments. The practice is complemented by an online pharmacy accessible at shop.carsonvalleyvet.com and in-house pharmacy, with various prescription pet foods available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness & Preventive Care
• Vaccinations
• Parasite Control (Fleas, Ticks & Heartworms)
• Dentistry
• Microchipping
• Diet & Nutrition
• CT Scan
• Radiography
• Diagnostic Ultrasounds
• Endoscopy
• EKG (Electrocardiography)
• Laboratory Services
• Allergies Testing & Treatment
• Spay & Neuter
• Soft Tissue Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Cardiology
• Oncology
• Labor & Delivery
• Artificial Insemination for Pets
• Domestic Health Certificates
• International Health Certificates
• Euthanasia
• Cremation
• In-House Pharmacy
• Online Pharmacy
• Emergency Care

Quantifiable outcome

• Studies show 50% of all dogs and cats have some form of periodontal disease, jumping to 80% in pets 3 years or older if left untreated

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA)coreOthersNVA is the parent company of Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital. NVA respects privacy and is committed to protecting personal information. The company is part of NVA's network of pet resorts, veterinary hospitals, and clinics.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PetVet Care Centers: Network of more than 400 companion animal hospitals across the U.S., offering general practice, specialty, and emergency services. Comparable multi-site veterinary group competing for the same hospital-level service mix and AAHA-quality positioning as Carson Valley.
• VetCor: Network of more than 850 veterinary hospitals across 41 U.S. states offering general practice, urgent care, and specialty services. Directly comparable business model (multi-service companion animal hospital) and similar AAHA-accredited positioning, with regional peers of similar size to Carson Valley.
• BluePearl Pet Hospital: Network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals offering oncology, cardiology, neurology, surgery, and advanced imaging (CT/MRI). Directly comparable to Carson Valley's specialty service stack (CT, oncology, neurology, cardiology) and represents the type of higher-acuity competitor that could absorb specialty referrals from Carson Valley.

Peers

• MedVet:

Broad incumbents

• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest general-practice veterinary chain in the U.S. (Mars Petcare), with more than 1,000 in-store and standalone hospitals offering wellness plans, diagnostics, surgery, and dental care. Comparable to Carson Valley as a multi-service companion animal practice operator, though predominantly located inside PetSmart stores.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: One of the largest U.S. networks of full-service companion animal hospitals and specialty centers, now owned by Mars. Operates multi-specialty general practice plus emergency/specialty hospitals across the country, providing a directly comparable service model (wellness + diagnostics + surgery + specialty) to Carson Valley at national scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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